TEST RUN...17 BLADE INFORMATION...18 RIPPING ...18 CROSSCUTTING ...19 CUTTING CURVES...19 STACKED CUTS...19 MAINTENANCE GENERAL ...20 LUBRICATION ...20 TABLES...20 CLOSURE...21 MACHINE DATA ...22 PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LISTS...23-28 TROUBLESHOOTING ...29 WARRANTY AND RETURNS ...30 G1052 9" Bandsaw Table Of Contents PAGE...
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12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool. G1052 9" Bandsaw 13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper foot- 14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep 15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing 16.
Make sure blade has been properly ten- sioned. Like all power tools, there is danger associ- ated with the Model G1052 9" Bandsaw. Use the tool with respect and caution to lessen the possibility of mechanical damage or operator injury. If normal safety precau- tions are overlooked or ignored, serious injury may occur.
110V outlet. The G1052 motor will safely draw about 8 amps at 110V under load. If you operate the bandsaw on any circuit that is already close to its capacity, it might blow a fuse or trip a circuit breaker.
SECTION 3: INTRODUCTION Commentary Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to introduce the Model G1052 9" Bandsaw. This saw is a part of Grizzly’s growing family of fine woodworking machinery. When used according to the guide- lines stated in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation, and proof of Grizzly’s commitment to customer satisfaction.
When you are completely satisfied with the con- dition of your shipment, you should inventory its parts. The G1052 is a heavy machine with a ship- ping weight of 100 lbs. DO NOT over-exert yourself while unpacking or moving your machine –...
Most com- mercial or home shop benches should be suffi- cient to carry the weight of the G1052. If you question the strength of your workbench, you can opt to reinforce it, or consider placing the band- saw on a freestanding bench like Grizzly’s Shop...
SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY Bandsaw Unit For maximum stability, the G1052 must be securely mounted to your workbench. NOTICE The numbers in parentheses following part names correspond with numbered parts in the diagrams in the back of this manual. To mount the bandsaw: Place the bandsaw unit on it’s intended work...
(#2) to modify the ten- sion until it is correct. If the tension seems correct, make the other adjustments to the saw and test run it. Re-adjust tension if the blade does not cut correctly. -10- Figure 4. Checking blade deflection.
If one step works, immediately proceed to the tracking adjustment instructions. Turn the tracking knob to adjust the angle of the upper wheel. G1052 9" Bandsaw Add washers behind the upper or lower wheels as needed. Remove washers behind the UPPER WHEEL ONLY.
1/64" behind the blade. Re-tighten the setscrews. Blade Support Bearing Blade Tracking Control Knob Guide Bearings Figure 9. Blade guide assemblies. Blade Guides Guide Post Support Bearing Shaft Guide Bearing Shafts Guide Bearing Shaft Setscrew G1052 9" Bandsaw...
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Figure 11. Use extreme care when making adjust- ments that require contact between the bandsaw blade and your hand. G1052 9" Bandsaw Gullet Line Figure 11. Bearing set back from gullet line Re-tighten the setscrews. Spin the bearings by hand. They should spin freely.
Secure the table by re-tightening the locking handle. Check table position to ensure that undesirable shifting did not occur during re- tightening. If the table will not shift adequately, you will need to reposition the blade. G1052 9" Bandsaw...
See Figure 15 for typical blade geometry. Put on heavy gloves, remove the blade, and twist it until it is right side out. Re-install the blade. G1052 9" Bandsaw Gullet Tooth Gullet Line Figure 15 Side and front views of a standard bandsaw blade.
Repeat guide post bracket adjustments. This concludes the instructions for adjust- ment and assembly. To ensure your own safety while operating the Model G1052 Bandsaw, please refer to the Safety Rules for Bandsaws in Section 1 of this manual. Bracket Bolts Bracket "...
Test Run Once you have completed the instructions for assembly and adjustments, you are ready to give the Model G1052 its first test run. Re-connect the Model G1052 to its power source. Keeping one finger on the OFF switch to be ready for a quick shut off in the case of prob- lems, turn on the bandsaw.
Maximum cutting height for this bandsaw is 4 The G1052 bandsaw is capable of ripping, pro- vided the saw is set up properly. Use common sense when ripping. Attempting to rip too wide or too dense a board may put excessive strain on the blade and be dangerous.
MINIMUM RADII " " " " G1052 9" Bandsaw One of the benefits of a bandsaw is its ability to ". cut multiple copies of a particular shape by stack- ing a number of workpieces together. Before making stacked cuts, it is essential to ensure that both the table and the blade are prop- erly adjusted to 90°.
-20- Table The table and other non-painted surfaces on the Model G1052 should be protected against rust and pitting. Wiping the saw clean after every use ensures that moisture from wood dust isn’t allowed to trap moisture against bare metal sur- faces.
Washington location using the address in the Introduction. The specifications, drawings, and photographs illustrated in this manual represent the Model G1052 as supplied when the manual was prepared. However, due to Grizzly’s policy of continuous improvement, changes may be made at any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly.
Blade does not cut even- Ticking sound when the saw is running. Blade contacting table insert. Excessive vibration. G1052 9" Bandsaw CORRECTIVE ACTION Low voltage. Open circuit in motor or loose connections. Short circuit in line cord or plug.
WARRANTY AND RETURNS Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance.
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